What does FOIA stand for? Here's how Illinois courts are exempt from the Freedom of Information Act request rules.
What does FOIA stand for? Here's how Illinois courts are exempt from the Freedom of Information Act request rules.It allows anyone to request access to government records. The information can be in the form of documents, datasets, or even communication via email and text.But, in Illinois, the judicial branch of government is exempt from the law.
This exemption is not the norm nationwide. Statistical information from the courts is subject to open access laws in 27 states, and 15 more have court rules and policies that make the data available. To help shine light on Illinois' judicial branch, Illinois Answers is leading the Court Transparency Coalition, which recommends that the judicial branch be added to the state's Freedom of Information Act. You can read more about this push and FOIA at
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Illinois attorney general files brief with state Supreme Court contesting ruling that blocked bail reformThe attorney general’s office argued that history was on its side, stating “monetary bail was all but unknown at the time the 1818 Constitution was drafted.”
Weiterlesen »
A Postal Service worker fights for religious freedom at Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court will hear a case in which a Protestant employee claims the United States Postal Service failed to provide him with religious accommodations. USPS scheduled him to work on Sunday despite his willingness to work other shifts.
Weiterlesen »
South Carolina Supreme Court demands more information on death penalty casesThe South Carolina Supreme Court is demanding more information on death penalty cases statewide. It could take up to four months for state justices to decide on a dealth penaty method.
Weiterlesen »
Central Illinois Man Charged in Peoria Planned Parenthood Clinic FireTyler W. Massengill, 32, of Chillicothe, is accused of malicious use of fire and an explosive to damage, and attempt to damage the clinic in Peoria, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said in a statement.
Weiterlesen »
Illinois Guv Warns College Board Not to Bow to DeSantis’ ‘Racist’ DemandsPritzker slammed his Florida counterpart for “racist and homophobic” demands to revise an AP African American History course.
Weiterlesen »